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Agroecology

Agroecology farming practices through food forest, tree nurseries and kitchen gardens.

Overall objective: The small-scale holder farmers in Kaiti Sub County achieve food security in solidarity in quality and quantity.

By 2020, 850 farmers were reached in the project, of this 574 are females and 276 are male farmers.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

  • The application of agro ecological practices i.e. soil fertility, water conservation and harvesting and diversification enabled 3258 direct beneficiaries to achieve food security and healthier diets.
  • Strengthened members of solidarity groups are empowered to manage their own savings and credit schemes to cover basic needs, reduce loses and exploitation
  • Strengthened members of solidarity groups and school agro ecology clubs undertake common initiatives and common labour that ensured food security in quantity and quality

Kalee Musyimi

Dedicated farmer on her bio intensive kitchen garden

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Fastenopfer is the aid organization for Catholics in Switzerland. We stand up for disadvantaged people – for a fairer world and overcoming hunger and poverty.

We promote social, cultural, economic and also individual changes towards a sustainable way of life. To this end, we work with partner organizations in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and organizations in Switzerland.

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